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Easy-peasy ‘mac and cheesey’
Indulge in a scrumptious twist on a classic favourite with our budget-friendly pumpkin mac and cheese! Creamy goodness meets the warm flavour of pumpkin, creating a mouth-watering dish that won’t break the bank.
Nutrition content per serve
Energy: 438 calories (1840 kJ) | Protein: 18g | Carb: 49g | Sugar: 7g | Total fat: 18g | Sat fat: 11g | Fibre: 4g |Serves 4 | Total: 30mins (Prep: 10mins; Cook: 20mins)
* Approximate values from Xyris Foodworks software
Ingredients:
- 2 cups macaroni
- ¼ Kent pumpkin (enough to yield 2 cups steamed pumpkin)
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 cup grated tasty cheese
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 ½ tbsp butter
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Method:
- Dice pumpkin and steam for 10 mins until soft.
- Fill kettle and boil water for pasta.
- Let pumpkin cool for 1-2 minutes, measure out 2 cups of pumpkin, add to a blender, blend until smooth.
- Boil 2 cups of macaroni in large pot of boiling water with a dash of salt, stir occasionally.
- Add pumpkin and rest of ingredients to a small pot, bring to boil.
- Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
- Drain pasta when cooked al-dente, divide pasta and sauce between 4 bowls, stir through sauce, serve with extra cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Why it’s good for you:
• Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, a carotenoid and antioxidant. This compound is what gives pumpkins their beautiful bright orange hue. Our bodies can naturally convert beta-carotene into vitamin A—an essential vitamin that helps promote good eye health and vision, healthy skin, and more. Now that’s a good reason to get pumped up for pumpkin!
All information contained in this article has been prepared by CBHS health professionals and is intended for general information purposes only. The information provided should not be relied upon as medical advice and does not supersede or replace a consultation with a suitably qualified healthcare professional.